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CPPS: Certified Professional in Patient Safety

The Certified Professional in Patient Safety^TM credential (CPPS) is earned by professionals who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the core standards of patient safety. This credential is awarded through a thorough examination covering five patient safety domains:

Culture
Leadership
Patient Safety Risks and Solutions
Measuring and Improving Performance
Systems Thinking and Design / Human Factors

More than 6,000 professionals have earned the CPPS credential, representing all 50 US states and 32 countries.

NCAA CPPS.jpg The Certified Professional in Patient Safety^TM(CPPS) program is fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Accreditation from NCCA, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) 's accrediting body provides independent affirmation that the CPPS program achieves the highest quality standards in professional certification. NCCA uses a peer review process to establish accreditation standards, evaluate compliance with these standards, recognize programs that demonstrate compliance, and serve as a resource on quality certification.

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CPPS Review Courses

Date

Format

Fees and Registration

November 15 – 16, 2023
12 PM – 4 PM ET

Live webinar

You can also take the CPPS Review Course on demand whenever you like. Details here.

Agenda

Program times are in ET.

November 15, 2023

Time	Event
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM	Welcome, Introductions, Icebreaker
12:10 PM – 1:15 PM	Culture
1:15 PM – 1:20 PM	Break
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM	Measuring & Improving Performance
2:35 PM – 2:45 PM	Break
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM	Patient Safety Risks & Solutions

November 16, 2023

Time	Event
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM	Welcome & Icebreaker
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM	Systems Thinking & Design and Human Factors Analysis
1:10 PM – 1:15 PM	Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM	Leadership
2:15 pm – 2:30 PM	Break
2:30 pm – 4:00 PM	Testing Tips and Tricks, Q&A, Practice Questions

You can also take the CPPS Review Course on demand whenever you like. Details here.

CPPS Scholarships

The application window for this year's scholarships has closed. A new scholarship window will open in May 2024.

Scholarships include full coverage for the fees of:

Online CPPS Review Course
CPPS Practice Exam
CPPS credentialing exam

Any professional working in or around health care who is able to demonstrate need is encouraged to apply. Applicants must also possess academic and professional experience at one of the following levels:

Baccalaureate degree or higher, plus three years of experience (includes time spent in clinical rotations and residency programs) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry

Associate degree or equivalent plus five years of experience (includes time spent in clinical rotations) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry


CPPS Examination: Live Remote Proctoring Now Available Live remote online proctoring for the CPPS exam is now available. This new exam delivery option allows CPPS candidates to continue advancing their personal and professional goals while being mindful of health concerns and access to physical testing sites. Find more information about this new way to complete your CPPS examination.

why certification is important

This professional certification program establishes core standards for the field of patient safety, benchmarks requirements necessary for health care professionals, and sets an expected proficiency level.

For professionals, the CPPS credential provides those working in patient safety a means to demonstrate their proficiency and skill in the discipline

For organizations, requiring the CPPS credential provides a way for employers to validate a potential candidate’s patient safety knowledge and skill base, critical competencies for today’s health care challenges

Additional compelling reasons to earn your CPPS:

79% of health care professionals who have earned the CPPS told us that this credential helped them to improve patient care at their organization
You can prepare for the CPPS exam — and take the actual exam — virtually, from wherever you are
Adding this credential to your CV makes your commitment to — and education about — patient safety visible
Since earning their CPPS credential, 81% of titleholders have led organization or system-wide initiatives, leading critical improvements

who should consider certification

Physicians	Nurses	Pharmacists
Patient Safety Professionals	Quality and Risk Management Professionals	Health Care Executives
Non-Clinical Health Care Professionals	All other health care professionals with the requisite background

requirements for certification

Candidates for the CPPS credential are those who include patient safety practices as an integral component of current or future professional responsibilities. Candidates must also possess academic and professional experience at one of the following levels:

Baccalaureate degree or higher, plus three years of experience (includes time spent in clinical rotations and residency programs) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry

Associate degree or equivalent plus five years of experience (includes time
spent in clinical rotations) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry